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world, Lewis noted in February that major food programs have had to halve their allotment of food to developing countries. He cited a  lack of interest or support from developing nations, including the United States. One of the most important issues facing the world today, Lewis insisted, was gender equality. Around the world, women lack schooling,  are forced into marriages as young girls, endure genital mutilation and face systematic rape and butchery in places like the Congo. This mistreatment of

Morken classroom last week to figure out what questions and problems their future employers will face, and then offer up solutions to their bosses without being asked.   “There’s a stereotype that the 19- to 27-year-old age bracket has a tendency to show up to work and then wait around to be told what to do,” said Parnell. “If you think about this question ‘What does my company need?’ you’ll be miles ahead of your peers.” And that is what will make one a “gazelle” in business, “even if you’re not

the 49 other Teachers of the Year, at the White House and meeting President Barack Obama? One of the constant challenges of teaching is being passionate in a career that is immersed in negative rhetoric. Often teachers feel under appreciated, overworked and unsupported by their administration, districts or communities. When I attended the White House events and met President Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden, and Secretary of Education John King, I experienced my profession being

health equity and access, “so that everyone can work together in order to address the issues that are affecting the people’s health in the state of Washington,” she said. The establishment of the health care council and the Washington Housing Policy Act, which helped establish affordable housing, were two of her career highlights. From a nurse and volunteer to a longtime politician, Franklin has been deeply involved in service and community work. She retired in 2010, leaving a legacy of social

from 5pm-7pm. In a warehouse in downtown Olympia, the exhibiting artists meet each Thursday with a small group of students to sculpt and paint from a model. Many students have been attending Simon Kogan’s Thursday afternoon classes for more than a decade. Students come from a broad range of backgrounds — from full-time artists to those with careers in other fields and variations in between. This exhibit includes pieces students have made in class and work students have created on their own.” Simon

gene is dominant, not recessive,” she said.   Read Previous South Sound higher education leaders shake up what’s comfortable to examine diversity, racism and privilege Read Next PLU joins national ranks of prestigious honor society Phi Kappa Phi COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS A family with a “Bjug” legacy of giving and service September 27, 2024 PLU hosts